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Raj Pal Singh – Appellant
Versus
Rajveer – Respondent
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| 1. background of the complaint and events leading to murder. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. arguments presented by both sides. (Para 4) |
| 3. court analysis on evidence credibility and reasoning for acquittal. (Para 5 , 6 , 7 , 8) |
| 4. principles governing the appellate review of acquittals. (Para 9) |
| 5. conclusion of appeal and dismissal. (Para 10 , 11) |
JUDGMENT :
N.V. ANJARIA, J.
1. The appellant is the original complainant who by preferring this appeal, seeks to call in question judgment and order dated 10.10.2012 of the High Court of Allahabad in Criminal Appeal No. 8119 of 2007, whereby the High Court set aside the judgment and order of conviction dated 23.11.2007 passed by the Court of learned Additional District Judge, Ghaziabad in Sessions Trial Case No. 291 of 1997 against the Respondent Nos. 1 to 3 herein for the offence under Section 302 read with Section 34 of the INDIAN PENAL CODE , 1860 and sentencing them to life imprisonment with imposition of fine of Rs. 1,50,000/- each and in default to undergo further imprisonment for two years.
2. As the High Court acquitted the respondent Nos. 1 to 3, the appellant-complainant is aggrieved.
3. The appellant-complainant happens to be th
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